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Zingari Ristorante, San Francisco, CA

Zingari Ristorante

4.2
4.2
2584 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
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Zingari Ristorante, a place for you to restore and feel at home with your guests. Sip your Spritz or Negroni while you dine on Pappardelle and Ossobuco. Indulge in cicchetti or Italian tapas, house-made pastas and roasted or grilled meats and fish around Italian wine and classic Italian cocktails. Dining with live music is an experience available in a separate area of our Ristorante. Gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan selections are available. We look forward to serving you. ​From Italy with love. All welcome.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 885-8850
  • Website
    http://www.zingari.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    Asian and Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Middle Eastern, Native/Indigenous, Persons with Disabilities, South Asian/Indian, Veteran, Women
  • Executive chef
    Victor Cedillo
  • Catering
    We have had the privilege of being the venue of choice for many memorable meetings and celebrations— breakfast meetings, celebration brunch parties, wedding events, team dinners, business luncheons, birthday parties, cocktail receptions, holiday parties, graduations, and more.
  • Private party facilities
    We have had the privilege of being the venue of choice for many memorable meetings and celebrations— breakfast meetings, celebration brunch parties, wedding events, team dinners, business luncheons, birthday parties, cocktail receptions, holiday parties, graduations, and more.
  • Private party contact
    Neeraj Miglani: (415) 885-8850
  • Location
    501 Post St., San Francisco, CA 94102
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Union Square
  • Cross street
    Mason Street
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is based on availability in the Hotel Donatello garage; validated parking for first two hours. Various parking garages within one block.
  • Public transit
    Powell Street Bart or Bus 45.
  • Entertainment
    There’s nothing quite like an evening filled with live jazz and well-balanced cocktails to evoke citified vibes. Zingari Ristorante + Jazz Bar is a San Francisco jazz-happy staple. Here you you can listen to the sound of saxophones as you sip your martini and dine on pappardelle and ossobuco. Live jazz plays nightly starting at 8 pm at this Lower Nob Hill Italian white tableclothed restaurant with a view onto Post Street. We invite you to enjoy the sound and swagger of our jazz lounge. Dining with music is first come, first served. Cin Cin! ​
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Dinner & Live Jazz

    $15.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    There’s nothing quite like an evening filled with live music and well-balanced cocktails as you sip your martini and dine on pappardelle and ossobuco. Zingari Ristorante is a San Francisco jazz-happy staple and 'Excellent Restaurant With Live Jazz' by SF Eater. Seating is limited so reservations recommended. Live music ticket will be added to all checks for Strengthening the Arts. Tickets purchased for an experience are non-refundable. ​We look forward to sharing good vibes!

What 2,584 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

2,584 Reviews

  1. Anonymuncher

    Tasmania

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    We were expecting great Italian food for the price. Sadly the food was underwhelming. Spaghetti carbonara was presented as a pile of glug. Spaghetti so overcooked it was all stuck together. Salad with chicken breast included only a slice of chicken breast. Bruschetta was good. Service was good, but the poor person was run off their feet. Music was great but the evening was not worth the $260 we paid. Find another Jazz place or more authentic Italian restaurant.

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  2. DianeP

    Tahoe

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience3
    Really, there's a separate charge for bread? Food was a bit pricey. Piped in music was competing with live music elsewhere in the restaurant. Wine was way overpriced. Staff started out hovering and then couldn't be found - somewhere there is a happy medium. The actual building was freezing.

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  3. Wanderer

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Everything was fine but It was too noisy -- If I were you I'd find a way to minimize the sound bouncing off the walls -- I probably won't go back because of the noise.

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  4. SGBW

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stylish resturant in the Donatello Hotel. Amazing Eggplant Parmesean. Close to ACT and Currran Theaters. Staff is extra friendly. Looking forward to going back!

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  5. Mary

    Phoenix

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    I ordered crab ravioli. It was good but the sauce overwhelmed the delicate taste of crab. we have never paid $18.00 for a glass of house wine. Many waiters in a small space. The 20% tip added to the bill was a bit of a surprise.

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  6. Ladybug

    San Francisco

    36 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Location was ideal for going to matinee at SF Playhouse and we liked our server and the quiet atmosphere but everything was very pricey - all day menu instead of a more reasonably priced lunch menu. The chicken saltimbocca was a bit dry and not very tender but appreciated the extra desert for my friends birthday.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our experience was absolutely phenomenal from being seated to the thoughtfulness to the inclusion and quality of jazz! We will definitely repeat this!

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  8. CinziaB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Beautiful restaurant, good Italian traditional cuisine

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  9. KarenD

    San Francisco

    75 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Service was very attentive. Food was average. Alcohol prices are high.

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  10. MarjaB

    London

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience1
    Good food, overpriced, quiet but colourless atmosphere

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  11. LeeZ

    Los Angeles

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food4service3ambience5
    Service wasn't up to their usual standards. Maybe short handed? Nonetheless, the food and ambiance is 5 stars and the prices are very reasonable. Live music at dinner is a real treat.

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  12. LeonardW

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Neeraj Mirlani was there and gave us a wonderful experience. Shari was our server with attention to every detail. The dinner was excellent. Best Birthday dinner ever.

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  13. BillA

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Generally a confused situation. Food was okay…nothing special. Service was scattered….didn’t know who the waiter was or wasn’t. Disappointed at best.

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  14. Lincolntwosome

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Our waiter messed up one order, but made it right without any drama. The bruschetta was unusual but quite good. The salad (misti canza) and pasta were very good. The jazz performance was regrettable.

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  15. DouglasS

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious, ambiance was perfect for a very romantic dinner.

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  16. Adelene

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We ordered the bread service, mozzarella al forno, and the crostini fichi. They were amazing! The rest of the night and the following day, we kept talking about how delicious they were. The limincello pancakes were also good. Only thing keeping this rating from being a compete 5-stars was that we ordered the prosciutto e burrata but were given pepperoni instead. Otherwise, the live music and wonderful food was an amazing way to end our night!

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  17. Oceanjoe

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Italian restaurant! Great apps, meats, veggies, pasta! Service was wonderful! And the cocktails magnificent! SF dining at its grandest.

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  18. JoyT

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed our dinner and jazz. Music was great and service was exceptional. They were also very accommodating for my gluten allergy. We will be back!

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  19. Henay

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Service was outstanding! Gnocchi and moscato were superb.

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  20. ALFREDO

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food and service was good. We booked for room with live music. The room is very small 4-5 tables and the music volume is very high so it is hard to order much less talk while musicians are performing. Musicians and singer are very good. I was expecting quiet / jazz/ blues repertoire but it was more pop. They would take requests, but not many. Our waiter Nick, the Bruschetta Pomodoro and the Ossobucco were the best of the evening. Wine was very expensive for the quality .

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  21. VarunD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and even amazing service . They take care of you

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  22. PedroSF

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, great service! Would recommend a reservation for sure!

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  23. HaichweeC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The food was excellent and the server was very attentive. Therefore I would highly recommend the place for a good meal. However the ambiance was pretty average as we were there on a Tuesday night and they only have music on Thursday to Saturday

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  24. Jay6Kha

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent service, and fantastic food - the veal was perfectly well cooked and the veggies and gnocchis on the side were tasty. SF Downtown is quite empty these days, so the restaurant was super quiet, but we enjoyed having the restaurant to ourselves. Good location too as it's close to Macy's and other major outlets.

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  25. GwenP

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Can't say a negative thing about it. Food was beautifully prepared and creative.

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  26. Andrew

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful and attentive staff. We had a spectacular night!

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  27. Fred

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Disappoiting experience - spend quite a lot money and felt the value was really poor. The 30 Dollar pizzas were not really tasty and lacked salt. One of our group found a piece of plastic in his noodle-dish. The service was friendly but they forgot quite too many things so there was either something we did not order or something that we needed to inquire serveral times. Sitting in the back room was also not too much of a nice experience. All in all everyone of our group said the same - functional food and seating for a luxury price tag. Not again.

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  28. ToryG

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated our 24th Wedding Anniversary! They asked us what the occasion was and brought us a complimentary piece of cake with a candle for dessert. The service was excellent, very attentive and friendly. The music was lovely. The food ( we both had the lamb chops) were cooked perfectly. Overall a wonderful experience

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  29. JenniferF

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience1
    We held our team dinner here last year too and came back hoping it would be just as fantastic. Unfortunately it was not and we won’t be back a 3rd year. Even with our reservation it took almost 25 mins to seat our table. Instead of being in the main dining area, they lead us through a long tunnel, down back of the house hallways to a special “new” room that was nothing more than a draped card table and folding chairs that you’d find at any tailgate. The room was freezing and had no central heating. Our only option was a portable heater that was useless to heat the room. The staff simply could not fully close the door to keep out the cold air from the hallway and our guest closest to the door had to repeatedly get up numerous times to close the door after the staff. One of eight entree was lukewarm. The apps were good. And the sommelier was pleasant.

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  30. Ronald

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Mandatory 20% tip coupled with extra city taxes and employee add on tax just does not sit well considering high cost of dining. Waitress removed my food without asking me if I wanted to take it home.

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  31. AnthonyC

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall1food4service3ambience5
    Although the food was good. The service was mediocre. Attention to detail was most distressing. Portions were small, my entrée was over cooked. Overall experience very average.

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  32. Chris

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    My wife’s birthday! Great food, little pricey, however, overall a good experience. We enjoyed meeting and talking with the owner who was very visible and friendly.

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  33. DavidH

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I had a wonderful meal in the jazz lounge. The food was excellent, the service was superb and the band was great. We had an amazing times. It is an extra $15/person to have dinner in the lounge, but so with it!

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  34. DebbieG

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Food was very flavorful. Server was very knowledgeable and friendly.

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  35. Kathrin

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience1
    The music did not meet the vibe. The music was 90s Euro disco. Very odd choice for a jazz room.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    My boyfriend and I came here for my birthday, and although I do wish they did something to mention it at the end of our meal, everything was amazing. The food, the musicians, the drinks, and our overall experience was great(:

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Food was alright…a little pricey. Ambience was average

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  38. BrittanyH

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience2
    Very low quantity food and very noisy. Up charge to see jazz musicians and sat in “overflow” room. Will not return.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    The energy was so off and awkward, the parking garage is a block a way, and they don’t validate. Nothing about this place had a rooftop either.. or they would only allow you up there if you were staying at their hotel? Very disappointing! Way better options in the city.

    Zingari RistoranteResponded on February 22, 2023

    Address + Parking: ​501 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. Park at Hotel Donatello. We have a relationship with the garage, which provides two-hour validated parking. If the garage at Hotel Donatello is full, then know that there are parking garages located within one block in every direction of the Ristorante.

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  40. ChiaraH

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect for an intimate night out. Cozy setting, live entertainment, and great service.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Contactless payment available

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Zingari Ristorante using the Order Online button. Zingari Ristorante also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 885-8850.

Zingari Ristorante is rated 4.2 stars by 2584 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Zingari Ristorante

501 Post St., San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Mason Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Union Square
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is based on availability in the Hotel Donatello garage; validated parking for first two hours. Various parking garages within one block.
  • Public transit
    Powell Street Bart or Bus 45.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Asian and Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Middle Eastern, Native/Indigenous, Persons with Disabilities, South Asian/Indian, Veteran, Women
  • Executive chef
    Victor Cedillo
  • Entertainment
    There’s nothing quite like an evening filled with live jazz and well-balanced cocktails to evoke citified vibes. Zingari Ristorante + Jazz Bar is a San Francisco jazz-happy staple. Here you you can listen to the sound of saxophones as you sip your martini and dine on pappardelle and ossobuco. Live jazz plays nightly starting at 8 pm at this Lower Nob Hill Italian white tableclothed restaurant with a view onto Post Street. We invite you to enjoy the sound and swagger of our jazz lounge. Dining with music is first come, first served. Cin Cin! ​
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.zingari.com/
  • Phone number
    (415) 885-8850
  • Catering
    We have had the privilege of being the venue of choice for many memorable meetings and celebrations— breakfast meetings, celebration brunch parties, wedding events, team dinners, business luncheons, birthday parties, cocktail receptions, holiday parties, graduations, and more.
  • Private party facilities
    We have had the privilege of being the venue of choice for many memorable meetings and celebrations— breakfast meetings, celebration brunch parties, wedding events, team dinners, business luncheons, birthday parties, cocktail receptions, holiday parties, graduations, and more.
  • Private party contact
    Neeraj Miglani: (415) 885-8850

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